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What are the curing requirements for concrete pavement in Mississippi?
"501.03.20.2--White Polyethylene Sheeting . The top surface and sides of the pavement shall be entirely covered with polyethylene sh eeting. The pieces used shall be lapped at least 18 inches. The sheeting shall be so placed and weighted down that it will remain in direct contact with the surface covered. Th e sheeting shall be wide enough to extend 18 inches beyond the edges of the slab being cured." [2] "Curing and protection shall be in accordance with Subsection 501.03.20. White pigmented curing compound shall be used and the sprayer shall be equipped with a container having a capacity of not less than five gallons and maintain a constant pressure by mechanical means. Curing time shall be continued until the concrete has attained the required compressive strength as evidenced by test specimens." [4] "If the ambient temperature is less than 50ºF, the field cured cylinders sha ll be placed in an insulated box." [4] "The concrete repair area shall be cured up until the time of opening to traffic. All exposed surfaces, including vertical surf aces, shall be cured immediately after finishing operations have been completed." [4]
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